The latest data from the Iowa Department of Public Health shows a slight uptick in the number of positive coronavirus cases, as testing levels continue to rise in the state. One of the new cases reported was in Cass County, while 5 new cases were reported in Shelby County (see area county stats below). As of 10-a.m. today (Saturday), the IDPH said there were 380 new positive cases and three more deaths. That brings the statewide total to 27,935 positive cases and 704 deaths.

Officials said 288,213 Iowans have been tested for the virus, and 17,413 have recovered. The data shows an increase in positive cases in the last seven days over the previous seven days. New positive cases have remained relatively flat or downward trending since an apparent peak in early May. Testing levels have also continued to increase to all-time levels in the last seven days.

IDPH hospitalization data continues to show a steady decline since a peak in late May. IDPH reported 131 Iowans hospitalized with the virus, while 40 patients are listed in intensive care and 22 are on ventilators. There were 18 patients hospitalized in the last 24 hours. IDPH reported approximately 3,335 inpatient beds available in the state, with 495 ICU beds available and 806 ventilators available.

In southwest/western Iowa, there were seven patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (1 more than on Friday), and no change in the number of ICU patients (2), hospital admissions (1) or those on a ventilator (1). There are currently 26 outbreaks reported in Iowa’s long-term care facilities. There are currently 783 positive cases, with 488 recoveries and 362 deaths.

Updated area County Positive COVID-19 cases/number of recovered patients (* indicated no change):

• Cass: 17/16
• Adair: 14/11*
• Adams: 8/5
• Audubon: 18/11
• Guthrie: 64/50
• Montgomery: 10/8
• Pottawattamie: 664/484
• Shelby: 102/ 61